via SAFE Coalition:
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| SAFE Coalition provides housing support |
Learn more and request support here: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/franklin-housing-support
SAFE housing support is made possible with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
SAFE Coalition provides housing support
Learn more and request support here: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/franklin-housing-support
SAFE housing support is made possible with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
First poem contest - deadline to enter is March 15
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| First poem contest - deadline to enter is March 15 |
The winner and two honorable mentions will be invited to read their poem in person at the Festival. The cash prize is $250 for the winner and $50 for honorable mentions.
There is a $10 entry fee, which supports the Festival and the contest. A fee-free option is available for students or anyone for whom the entry fee would present a barrier. The deadline to submit is March 15th.
More info here: https://festival.masspoetry.org/first-poem-contest/
More info here: https://festival.masspoetry.org/first-poem-contest/
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DGQxLU2P2KX/
Reminder: United Regional Chamber of Commerce schedules Cornhole Tournament & Social Networking March 13
United Regional Chamber of Commerce Member (UCCC) and Chairman’s Circle member Plainridge Park Casino will be hosting the chamber’s second Cornhole Tournament and Social Networking event on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with registration starting at 5:00 p.m. The event will be held on the second floor of the casino’s racetrack. Plainridge Park Casino is located at 301 Washington Street in Plainville.
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| Cornhole Tournament |
This event is sponsored by Plainridge Park Casino.
If you are interested in playing cornhole or networking, contact URCC President Jack Lank at jack@unitedregionalchamber.org of 508-316-0861. All entries are due by March11th.
Plainridge Park Casino has over 900 slot machines, 420 different games, classic reels, the latest video slots, and cutting-edge technology. There are 59 electronic table games (including Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps) and 58 video poker machines.
The URCC, conveniently located on Route 1 in North Attleboro, advocates and supports the thousands of businesses in, and the citizens of, the 16 communities it represents. Their goal is to provide members with outstanding opportunities to connect with each other, build new relationships, prosper, and grow.
Conversational Spanish for Adults - March 13
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2 Local EVENTS to help SPRING your health habits into action!
I know this cold weather is hanging on but spring is right around the corner! If you've been in a rut with your health habits and need a little kickstart, check out these two local events for a chance to reset and recharge!
Swing into Spring with these two upcoming events: 👇
🌟 FREE Community Kettlebell Workshop - THIS SATURDAY! March 8th
12:30-1:30 Franklin Recreation Gymnasium
Hosted by Bethany (me!) & Kerry Peterson
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| FREE Community Kettlebell Workshop |
Come experience a fun and engaging session designed for all fitness levels and abilities! Learn fundamental skills to build strength and fitness with this simple tool.
**No experience necessary—just show up and move!
🚶♀️ Moms Only Stroll –
March 15th 9am Choate Park Medway
Get outdoors, connect with other local moms, and enjoy some kid free time to breathe, move, and reset for the week ahead!
Carve out this time for YOU and get one or both events on your calendar!!
Rebuild your health. Reclaim your Self.
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, March 5, 2025
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)
This segment features the my conversation with Sarah Amaral & Ariel Doggett on the closure and alternate sites for events at the Senior Center during March https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/03/sarah-ariel-fill-us-in-on-closure.html
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points. (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)
Mark & Kim talk conduct an "Interview with Kelli A. White"
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule |
Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am Mental Health: Diane Plouffe & Jamie Barrett
8:30 am Millis Berfield Band
10:00 am Franklin Library Association: Role of the Library in American Democracy
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Monkey Bread
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer '19 Show 2
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11
4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
5:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Padula Band
8:00 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
7:00 am FHS Jazz Cafe 2024
8:30 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman
11:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra
12:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Arlington 02-25-25
2:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Canton 02-05-25
5:00 pm Track and Field: v King Philip 05-07-21
8:30 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v Attleboro 01-12-24
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council 02-26-25
12:00 pm Economic Development 02-26-25
2:00 pm Town Council 02-26-25
7:00 pm Town Council CHAMBERS 860 2156 6300
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Full house at Senior Center got a good breakfast & bunch of questions answered at 4th Listening Session (audio)
FM #1393 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1393 in the series.
This session shares the Joint Budget Listening Session held Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Franklin Senior Center. 8 of the 10 members participated along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen & School Supt Lucas Giguere.
Brief statements by TA Hellen and Supt Giguere opened the session before going to the audience for questions and comments. More than 20 folks stepped up to comment or ask a question, some multiple questions. Both Police Chief Lynch and Fire Cheif McLaughlin spoke to their budget risks. Sarah Amaral, Senior Center Director spoke to the work being done by the center.
Link to the Town page with the budget materials for both Town and School sides
https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=500
As of today, $3.8M short, got a slight update with the preview of the preliminary budget being presented to the Town Council Wednesday, March 5.
The recording runs about 2 hours 30 minutes , so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1393-joint-budget-listening-session-4-03-04-25/
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Franklin TV video for viewing -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCbOgOSGCAI
My notes captured during the session
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bp9A9XVpTSr2w8OaBDJN9LJDL_vHR-Y2/view?usp=drive_link
Updated FY 2026 budget document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4593/2025-03-05-Town-Council-Preliminary-Budget-Presentation-v2
Citizen discounts and exemptions -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4418/Local-and-State-Assistance-Programs-PDF
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| Full house at Senior Center got a good breakfast & bunch of questions answered at 4th Listening Session (audio) |
Full house at Senior Center got a good breakfast & bunch of questions answered at 4th Listening Session (video)
The 4th of 6 Joint Budget Listening Sessions was held at the Senior Center on Tuesday beginning at 9:30 AM. The Common Grounds cafeteria was packed and a great free breakfast (along with the important topic) were likely contributors to the attendence.
There was a slight update to the agenda docs previously released. It is also a preview of the preliminary budget being presented to the Town Council on Wednesday, March 5.
Franklin TV video for viewing -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCbOgOSGCAI
The audio (podcast) version and transcript are being processed and will be shared once ready.
The next Listening Session is Saturday, March 8 at the Council Chambers. This is also the ONLY session enabled for remote participation. You can comment or ask a question via the Zoom session. All other sessions (including the last one, Weds March 12 at the FHS auditorium) you need to be in the room to ask or comment.
My notes captured during the session
Updated document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4593/2025-03-05-Town-Council-Preliminary-Budget-Presentation-v2
Citizen discounts and exemptions -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4418/Local-and-State-Assistance-Programs-PDF
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| Full house at Senior Center got a good breakfast & bunch of questions answered at 4th Listening Session (video) |
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